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AutoApollo
03-10-2017, 05:05 PM
I have some anti seize applied to the threads of my coilover perches when I first put them in. After cleaning the wheel well today I noticed they are caked in dirt/road debris. A wire brush is taking most of the gunk off but is there any solvent that would dissolve all the anti seize like brake clean or something?
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Helltopay
03-10-2017, 05:42 PM
I have found WD40 to work on aluminum anti seize, but not as well on the copper.
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Tempest45
03-10-2017, 06:50 PM
I'm not a chemist, but old school chlorinated brake cleaner is very aggressive on grease based products. Only use in a well ventilated area.
A wire brush might remove the finish on the fasteners and cause rust at a later time.
2black1s
03-10-2017, 07:05 PM
Mineral Spirits. One of the most versatile solvents out there.
FUNX650
03-10-2017, 08:36 PM
I have some anti seize applied to the
threads of my coilover perches when
I first put them in.
is there any solvent that
would dissolve all the anti seize
•Because graphite is insoluble in
common solvents...
-It is going to be difficult to find a
consumer-safe solvent/(dissolver) for
the graphite that's suspended in the
Anti-seize "mixture".
{Note: Graphite has a huge molecular
layer structure, with extremely high
intermolecular forces between the layers.}
-Probably need to ask the more
scientistic folks working around
carbon nano-tube structures
what graphite solvent they use
around the Lab.
•However...
-it is probably possible to obtain a
more fluidic Anti-seize dispersion...
wherein the suspended graphite will
also (more) freely flow out and away
from the coil-over perches' attachment
hardware...
-by using: Degreasers; Tar Removers;
and their ilk.
•Process steps:
-Spray and wipe; spray and wipe;
spray and wipe; etc.; etc....
Bob
PaulMys
03-10-2017, 08:58 PM
I wish Bob would stop being so elementary in his responses. :p
But seriously, I agree. I use anti-seize compound almost by the gallon yearly in the salt water marine industry.
And the only thing I have ever found that strips the "dried" compound off of threads is the good ol' bench grinder with a wire wheel.
MrOneEyedBoh
03-11-2017, 12:33 AM
.... Lol use brake clean or carb cleaner. That pretty much will remove all lubes etc
•Because graphite is insoluble in
common solvents...
-It is going to be difficult to find a
consumer-safe solvent/(dissolver) for
the graphite that's suspended in the
Anti-seize "mixture".
{Note: Graphite has a huge molecular
layer structure, with extremely high
intermolecular forces between the layers.}
-Probably need to ask the more
scientistic folks working around
carbon nano-tube structures
what graphite solvent they use
around the Lab.
•However...
-it is probably possible to obtain a
more fluidic Anti-seize dispersion...
wherein the suspended graphite will
also (more) freely flow out and away
from the coil-over perches' attachment
hardware...
-by using: Degreasers; Tar Removers;
and their ilk.
•Process steps:
-Spray and wipe; spray and wipe;
spray and wipe; etc.; etc....
Bob
I would really like to meet you some day.Very smart and articulate.
AutoApollo
03-11-2017, 07:39 AM
•Because graphite is insoluble in
common solvents...
-It is going to be difficult to find a
consumer-safe solvent/(dissolver) for
the graphite that's suspended in the
Anti-seize "mixture".
{Note: Graphite has a huge molecular
layer structure, with extremely high
intermolecular forces between the layers.}
-Probably need to ask the more
scientistic folks working around
carbon nano-tube structures
what graphite solvent they use
around the Lab.
•However...
-it is probably possible to obtain a
more fluidic Anti-seize dispersion...
wherein the suspended graphite will
also (more) freely flow out and away
from the coil-over perches' attachment
hardware...
-by using: Degreasers; Tar Removers;
and their ilk.
•Process steps:
-Spray and wipe; spray and wipe;
spray and wipe; etc.; etc....
Bob
Thanks for the input Bob, I quickly checked the MSDS, 1-10% graphite composition whereas majority is 40% mineral oils. Solubility in water is not great. Time to break out the hydrocarbons I guess
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Whitewater25
03-12-2017, 09:47 AM
Maybe 3M citrus cleaner or Lacquer thinner. Tef-Gel is my favorite anti seize & it wipes right off with either of those I mentioned.
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